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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.76, 329.50 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.76, 329.50 and 135.24 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.76 : 329.50 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.76/329.50 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.76x = 329.50 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.76x = 44,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561.58/238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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